A strange-sounding bark caught the attention of a Raymond resident Wednesday morning.

The distressed sound was coming from a dog named Mishka, who had fallen through a sheet of ice into frigid waters in Notched Pond.

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With the assistance of Mishka's sister, Senga, the neighbor was able to locate the bark and call for help around 10:30 a.m., officials said.

The Gray, Raymond and New Gloucester Fire and Rescue departments responded with a water rescue team to an area near Inlet Pond Road.

Officials said Mishka was about 150 feet offshore at the time.

Wearing cold-water suits, the team was able to retrieve the dog and bring her ashore within minutes, but it wasn't easy.

Workers navigated steep 50-foot embankments covered in ice to get the dog to rescue vehicles.

Mishka was wrapped in multiple blankets and warmed up with heating packs.

The dog was kept warm until the owner's family could get the dog to a veterinary hospital.

The dog was recovering fine and was reported to be in stable condition.

"People need to be mindful that the ice is not safe, anywhere," said Gray chief Kurt Elkanich. "If any person or pet falls through the ice or is in the icy waters, call for emergency personnel, or the next victim could be you."

Officials said this is the second dog-rescue call they have had in as many weeks.